Rethinking the “New Way of Living” – Are We Really Moving Forward?

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of noise around the so-called “new way of living”, one that promises speed, efficiency, and a better life powered by technology. On the surface, it sounds promising: faster services, remote work flexibility, innovative tools, and a connected world. But in reality, many of us are experiencing quite the opposite.

Instead of better services, things have become slower. Instead of a greater connection, many feel isolated. The reality on the ground doesn’t always match the hype. Despite advancements in technology, basic services are often delayed or missing altogether, and working professionals seem increasingly disengaged.

It seems that, in the rush to digitize and “modernize,” we may have lost some of the fundamental values that kept systems working well in the past: reliability, genuine human service, accountability, and meaningful work.

We need to stop pretending that every change is progress.

Many large tech platforms and service providers have, intentionally or not, introduced systems that often benefit their own growth and revenue, not necessarily the end users or the communities they serve. From forced app installations to excessive automation and AI-based profiling, the so-called "digital transformation" can sometimes feel more like a trap than a solution.

Let’s talk solutions, here are some common-sense suggestions for creating a better, fairer system:

Suggestions to Improve Services and Restore Trust:

1.     Flexible, Not Blanket, Remote Work Policies

Remote work should be based on role, personal circumstances, and productivity, not just age or trend. Those who need it (e.g., caregivers, disabled individuals, mature workers) should be supported, but blanket WFH for everyone isn't always efficient.

2.     Fair Travel Support for Workers

With rising travel costs, companies should offer subsidies or support, especially for employees who must commute long distances.

3.     Reform Recruitment Processes

Get rid of ATS system from the recruitment. Over-reliance on ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) often filters out genuine, capable candidates. Human-centered hiring that values experience and willingness to do the work. 

Refrain from creating unnecessary panic or confusion by linking recruitment, prices, salaries, or any form of payment to specific dates, months, years, times, or to aspects such as ethnicity, race, nationality, culture, or religion. These correlations are not only misleading but can also contribute to division and unrest. All kind of salary and payments should be clearly discussed and agreed by the both parties in written, not by the clock time, days, dates, month or the year. Let's focus on clear, fair, and respectful communication that promotes understanding and unity.

4. Say No to Constant, Unnecessary Changes

Innovation for innovation's sake can hurt more than help. Change should serve people, not confuse or alienate them.

It is important to urgently address the inclusion of irrelevant and unjustified data points that associate individuals, including myself in the name of time management with factors such as recruitment of race, religion, culture, nationality, and other unrelated attributes. Similarly, data linking these factors to salaries, product and service pricing, food costs, housing prices, council tax, and other economic indicators is both irrational and deeply problematic. No one should follow this unrealistic, irrational and unjustified lifestyle in the name of time management in their personal life if they are experienced adult person. 

I would like to clarify that I am not interested in having any irrational or illogical factors, such as recruitment, salary, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or affiliations with any country, linked to me under the pretext of time management or so-called leadership dynamics. These associations have no relevance to me, nor do I understand the basis for such connections, especially since no one has ever sought or received my consent to establish them.

To date, no one has provided any explanation regarding how or why these links were made. Therefore, I respectfully request that all such data points or associations be removed immediately.

These types of associations are not only inappropriate but also risk fostering division and misinformation. I strongly urge that all such misleading data points be reviewed and removed immediately to prevent further complications or societal unrest.

5.     Hire to Serve, Not Just to Scale

Don’t expect one person to do the job of five. Hire enough staff to ensure quality service rather than chasing efficiency at all costs.

6.     Stop Chasing the “Perfect” Candidate

Look beyond buzzwords like “talented”, “skilled”, or "being social" or "positive thinker", find people who are qualified, experienced, and genuinely want to work and grow.

7. Fair Employment Practices and Workplace Equality                                                                        

It is important to emphasize that employment decisions should not be influenced by what individuals watch on television or mobile devices, their internet activity, cultural background, or religious beliefs. Hiring and retention should be based solely on a person’s willingness to work and their ability to provide quality service. There is no justifiable reason to correlate a person's personal entertainment choices or internet browsing habits with their professional career or employability. Every adult, especially those with experience, should have the freedom and right to decide how they spend their personal time, as long as it does not impact or interfere with their professional responsibilities. Personal interests and entertainment, when kept separate from work, should not be subject to judgment or scrutiny in a professional context.

A truly inclusive and professional work environment values competence, dedication, and integrity over personal preferences or private matters.

Furthermore, all employees should be given the opportunity to continue working until they reach their national retirement age, unless they voluntarily choose to retire earlier. This ensures stability, respects individual choices, and honors the contributions of experienced workers.

Focusing on merit, fairness, and respect will lead to stronger teams, better performance, and a more just workplace for everyone.

8.     Train Every New Hire Thoroughly

Even experienced professionals need time to adjust to a new company’s systems, culture, and processes. Never assume they’ll “figure it out.”

9.     Fair Pay for Real Work

Pay employees based on what they bring to the table, not what algorithms or market trends suggest. Don’t exploit just because you can.

10.     Respect Life Beyond Algorithms

Not everything should be run by AI or data models. Life can’t, and shouldn’t, always be measured by time stamps, trends, or user data.

It is unreasonable and inappropriate to dictate or pressure experienced adults, whether they are not currently working, retired, or receiving government support, on when they should leave their homes, what they should do, or where they should go. Setting arbitrary times, limits, or conditions that favor certain countries, age groups, genders, races, or religions, especially when tied to rising prices or utility bills, is unjust and intrusive.

There is no valid justification for trying to control the daily lives of adults in this manner, particularly when such actions may cause unnecessary stress, anxiety about basic living costs, or even lead to mental health issues. Every adult has the fundamental right to make personal decisions about how, when, and where they live their lives, without interference or judgment. When or where a person chooses to go out, or return to their home, is a private matter and should be respected as such.

11.     Stable Pricing and Ethics in Business

Stop changing prices dynamically based on personal data or behavior tracking. It’s unethical and erodes consumer trust.

12.  Stop Surveillance in the Name of Progress

People's private lives should remain private unless there’s a clear legal reason to interfere. Tracking individuals through devices and public surveillance to study or manipulate behavior is crossing a line.

All forms of data correlation and collection that link an individual’s personal activities to their household members, family, or friends should be delinked and removed immediately. There is no valid reason or justification to associate a person’s daily routines (such as what they watch on TV, search online, when they leave or return home, or who they meet or speak with) with their spouse, children, relatives, or friends in a way that creates anxiety, panic, or leads to unfair judgments.

A person's private life is exactly that, private. How someone chooses to live, whom they interact with, and the nature of their relationships; whether with a partner, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, friends, or relatives, is their own personal matter. These relationships should not be subject to outside interference, surveillance, or judgment, nor should assumptions be made based on unrelated personal activities. Respect for individual privacy and autonomy is essential and must be upheld at all times.

13.  Let People Be Themselves

Don't force positivity or social narratives. Sometimes critical thinking, honesty, and different perspectives are more valuable than forced optimism.

Refrain from trying to read or predict people using AI algorithms, data patterns, or predefined parameters. These methods do not lead to deeper understanding or more accurate insights. In fact, they often create more confusion, as people can easily adjust their behavior or responses to mislead such systems. Relying on these techniques for interpreting human thoughts or intentions risks misunderstanding and oversimplifying the complexity of real human experience.

14.  Give Users Options, Not Ultimatums

Allow people to access services via websites, not just apps. Not everyone wants to be tied to endless downloads and updates.

15. Request for Compensation Due to Prolonged Career Hindrance

The appropriate compensation should be considered for individuals like myself who have experienced prolonged career setbacks. For years, I have been held back from meaningful employment opportunities under the guise of evolving systems, changing lifestyles, and the increasing reliance on technologies such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

This situation has not only affected my professional growth but also significantly impacted my financial stability and personal well-being. I believe it is both fair and necessary to acknowledge and address the consequences faced by those of us who have been left behind in this transition.

A substantial compensation would not only help restore some of what has been lost over the years but also serve as a meaningful step toward justice and recognition for the time, opportunities, and dignity that were denied. 

Final Thought:

Enough Is Enough: Stop the Unjust Surveillance

Despite raising concerns in various ways and on multiple occasions, it's disheartening to see that people are still being monitored, whether through phones or street cameras and still continue following the so called algorithmic (AI) life. This continued, unjustified surveillance feels invasive and unnecessary.

To whoever is behind this: I truly hope that after reading this, you’ll reconsider your actions. Monitoring and alienating people does not foster trust or cooperation. In fact, it does the opposite, it creates fear, confusion, and division.

If there was something to be understood, clear and honest communication would have gone much further. People respond to transparency, not silent observation. It's time to stop this nonsense and start treating individuals with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Let’s work towards building understanding, not walls.

The promise of technology and modern living was meant to make life easier, faster, and more inclusive, not slower, lonelier, and more complicated. Let’s refocus our efforts on creating systems that truly serve people, rather than just profit from them.

It’s time to balance innovation with common sense, human values, and ethical responsibility.